Candy Canes — Class II food recall F-0883-2013
Terminated recall by Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc., reported 2013-01-23, distributed nationwide. Candy product may contain metal and/or plastic pieces embedded in the candy.
| Recall number | F-0883-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Dollar Tree Distribution, Inc., Chesapeake, VA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-12-21 |
| Classified | 2013-01-14 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-01-23 |
| Terminated | 2013-03-29 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Quantity | 1,257,120 boxes |
| Reason classes | foreign material |
| Lot numbers | 01880-001, 120504 |
Product
Candy Canes, Cherry Flavor, 5 oz boxes, packed 12 candy canes/box, and labeled in part ***Distributed by Greenbriar International, Inc., Chesapeake, VA 23320, MADE IN CHINA***
Reason for recall
Candy product may contain metal and/or plastic pieces embedded in the candy.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.